Jack Aitken wins IMSA GTP title at Petit Le Mans by starting the race

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Jack Aitken wins IMSA GTP title at Petit Le Mans by starting the race
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Jack Aitken claimed the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP driver’s title on October 3, 2026, during the Petit Le Mans event. His Action Express Racing Cadillac extended his lead to 151 points after qualifying, allowing him to secure the championship by simply starting the race. Aitken expressed relief and amusement at this unusual scenario. The season concluded with this race, where Aitken's points were guaranteed upon crossing the starting line at the event.

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  • •Aitken officially secured the title by starting Petit Le Mans.
  • •His lead was extended to 151 points after qualifying.
  • •Action Express Racing Cadillac participated in the race.
  • •Aitken experienced a mix of relief and amusement at the outcome.
  • •The 2026 season concluded with this event.
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Jack Aitken expressed a mixture of relief and amusement after officially securing his first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP driver’s title the moment his Action Express Racing Cadillac took the green flag at Petit Le Mans. Having extended his lead to 151 points after qualifying, simply crossing the starting line at the season-ending Petit Le Mans guaranteed the points for 11th-place ...Keep reading

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